CIVIL WORK - Government of Himachal Pradesh

26. Examination of Bids and Determination of Responsiveness26.1 Prior to the detailed evaluation of Bids, the Employer will determine whether each Bid (a) meetsthe eligibility criteria defined in Clause 3; (b) has been properly signed; (c) is accompanied by therequired securities and; (d) is substantially responsive to the requirements of the Biddingdocuments.26.2 A substantially responsive Bid is one which conforms to all the terms, conditions, andspecifications of the Bidding documents, without material deviation or reservation. A materialdeviation or reservation is one (a) which affects in any substantial way the scope, quality, orperformance of the Works; (b) which limits in any substantial way, inconsistent with the Biddingdocuments, the Employer's rights or the Bidder's obligations under the Contract; or (c) whoserectification would affect unfairly the competitive position of other Bidders presentingsubstantially responsive Bids.26.3 If a Bid is not substantially responsive, it will be rejected by the Employer, and may notsubsequently be made responsive by correction or withdrawal of the non-conforming deviation orreservation.27. Correction of Errors27.1 Bids determined to be substantially responsive will be checked by the Employer for any arithmeticerrors. Errors will be corrected by the Employer as follows:- where there is a discrepancy between the rates in figures and in words, the rate in words willgovern; and- Where there is a discrepancy between the unit rate and the line item total resulting fromMultiplying the unit rate by the quantity, the unit rate as quoted will govern.27.2 The amount stated in the Bid will be adjusted by the Employer in accordance with the aboveprocedure for the correction of errors and, with the concurrence of the Bidder, shall be consideredas binding upon the Bidder. If the Bidder does not accept the corrected amount the Bid will berejected, and the Bid security may be forfeited in accordance with Sub-Clause 16.6 (b).28. Deleted29. Evaluation and Comparison of Bids29.1 The Employer will evaluate and compare only the Bids determined to be substantially responsivein accordance with Clause 26.29.2 In evaluating the Bids, the Employer will determine for each Bid the evaluated Bid Price byadjusting the Bid Price as follows:(a)(b)making any correction for errors pursuant to Clause 27; ormaking an appropriate adjustments for any other acceptable variations, deviations; and(c) making appropriate adjustments to reflect discounts or other price modifications offeredin accordance with Sub Clause 22.5.29.3 The Employer reserves the right to accept or reject any variation, deviation, or alternative offer.Variations, deviations, and alternative offers and other factors which are in excess of theContractor EE 18